Heavy Equipment Operator

Alter Trading Corp; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

HSA with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Alter Trading Corp in Columbus, NE is seeking a Full Time Production worker to operate heavy equipment and assist in yard material handling. You will unload trucks and rail cars, sort materials, and ensure loads meet yard standards.

The role requires operating heavy machinery, basic maintenance tasks, and lifting up to 100+ lbs with assistance. Training is provided; safety PPE is mandatory at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Experience operating heavy machinery and driving a semi-tractor/trailer preferred but not required as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operates material handler and heavy equipment (wheel loader, crane-like machinery).
• Unloads and loads trucks, semis, and rail cars with material; sorts material in yard.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

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Full Time Production Columbus, NE, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2123

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Annually

Facility: All

Reports to: Facility Manager

Date:

Summary

Under supervision, operates material handler, similar style to an excavator, as well as other Heavy Equipment including wheel loader and articulating dump truck. in a facility, unloading or loading trucks, semis, rail cars with material, sorting material in yard.

• Unloads customer vehicles including small or medium trucks or semi-trailers
• Sorts material in appropriate areas
• Loads trucks and rail cars with scrap material
• Ensures torch cutter is supplied with material to torch
• Inspects all loads according to yard standards, ensuring rail cars and semi-trailers are safe to leave the yard
• Inspects all inbound/outbound material
• Greases and changes oil on machine. Handles minor maintenance duties on the crane.
• Some hand sorting and labor also may be required
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits -

• 401K w/ employer match
• HSA w/ employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Safety:

Wears all necessary PPE when working in the yard. Follows company safety standards at all times. Failure to follow standards, may result in loss of position.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required. Prior experience operating heavy machinery and driving a semi-tractor/trailer preferred but not required as we will train candidates. Basic machine maintenance knowledge a plus. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs and 100+lbs on 2-person lift.